Science Technician

Noel-Baker Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SCP 3- 7 FTE £25,615.00- £27,275.00. Actual £8,698.41 - £9,262.11 weeks per year based on 14.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Science Technician job summary

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Science Technician to support the effective delivery of the science curriculum through the provision of high-quality practical and technical assistance at Noel Baker Academy.

This is a key support role within the science department, responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of laboratory resources, ensuring that equipment and materials are prepared, maintained and available in a clean, safe and timely manner. You will play an important role in enabling high-quality practical learning experiences for students by supporting teaching staff with lesson preparation, demonstrations and classroom activities.

Working closely with the Curriculum Leader for Science, you will contribute to the coordination and development of practical resources and facilities, including monitoring stock, supporting budget control processes and maintaining equipment to a high standard. You will also ensure that all activities meet current health and safety requirements, carrying out risk assessments and remaining up to date with developments within science and laboratory practice.

The role also involves providing practical support to students during lessons, assisting less experienced staff in preparing and trialling experiments, and offering technical advice to teachers, technicians and pupils. In addition, you will support the wider work of the department, including extracurricular activities, extended services and the smooth running of workshops.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organised, safety-conscious and passionate about supporting science education, with a commitment to ensuring that all students can access engaging and well-resourced practical learning.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a proactive, organised and knowledgeable individual with a strong understanding of laboratory practices and the ability to effectively support both staff and students within a busy science department.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working in a laboratory or educational setting, with a good understanding of practical science requirements.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and the ability to apply these consistently within a laboratory environment.
• Be skilled in preparing, maintaining and managing scientific equipment and resources to support effective teaching and learning.
• Show the ability to organise and prioritise workloads, including managing stock levels, resources and competing demands.
• Be confident in supporting practical lessons, including assisting students and less experienced staff with experiments.
• Have the ability to carry out risk assessments and ensure safe working practices are maintained at all times.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills when liaising with staff, students and external organisations.
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At Noel-Baker Academy, we are committed to delivering an exceptional education for every child. If you are an ambitious leader ready to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

The role is advertised as part-time, working 14.5 hours per week across Thursday and Friday for 39 weeks of the year (term time only). However, we welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time work with different availability. Please include your preferred working pattern in your application, as we may be able to offer flexibility to suit the right candidate.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Noel-Baker Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Noel-Baker Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/noel-baker-academy

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